GE Profile expands on the fan-favorite colorways Moonstone Blue, Sapphire Blue and Stone Ivory finish with a sophisticated new neutral — Sandstone. Available on the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker, Sandstone is designed for those who embrace a quiet luxury aesthetic.
The new Sandstone Opal introduces a soft, nature-inspired finish to the Opal 2.0 Ultra line-up, designed to complement the natural textures and tones already found in today’s homes. As earthy colors like Dutch Boy Melodious Ivory and Pantone’s Mocha Moose dominate the design world and terms like “beigification” replace the “sad beige” aesthetic, GE Profile’s Sandstone Opal brings a softness and sophistication to any home. The Sandstone Opal also includes a new Filter button that lights up when the filter needs to be replaced to help owners stay on top of maintenance to ensure optimal performance and peace of mind. This new feature is now available on the full Opal 2.0 Ultra line-up.
Building on Opal’s earth-toned palette, the Stone Ivory ice maker brings a sense of calm sophistication. Inspired by natural textures and timeless design, this creamy colorway blends seamlessly into both modern and classic kitchens and its smooth, ivory finish offers a soft richness that feels both warm and refined.
While the Sandstone and Stone Ivory Opals lean into subtlety, Sapphire Blue offers a refined yet versatile alternative that still complements surrounding colors. Among GE Profile color preference tests, this color quickly became the favorite among the masses, standing out for its timeless appeal with a subtle sense of understated luxury. With its deep, elegant tone, Sapphire Blue adds a pop of opulence to conquer the conventional. Inspired by the latest trends in fashion and home décor, the dopamine-drenched hue of Moonstone Blue brings a refreshing splash of serenity and sophistication to any space. With the finish inspired by natural stones and minerals, Moonstone Blue brings a grounded, organic feel to the Opal 2.0, while maintaining the trusted performance and features users love.
In 2015, GE Profile launched the Opal Nugget Ice Maker as the first affordable nugget ice maker designed for homeowners to recreate the craveable nugget ice often found at restaurant chains. Now, 10 years later, GE Profile continues to build on the adoption of the original Opal with new upgrades and stylish designs.
To arrive at these four new finishes, GE Profile and GE Appliances’ Industrial Design Organization, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the design and innovation of GE Appliances’ products, took a thoughtful approach to identify hues that reflect that latest trends and resonate with consumers – taking inspiration from other industries such as fashion and automotive. Next, the colors were put through a series of iterative tests and evaluations to see how each finish would perform in real-world environments. Factors such as lighting, material interaction and long-term durability were tested to ensure color consistency.
